Orange Crush is an event during Spring Break that everyone looks forward to the most. It is mostly known for a week of partying, having fun and reliving some of the stress that school has put on their students.

Desmond Stowe is the man with a plan at Savannah State University. He organizes events for students to do on campus. As the director of student life, him and his team keep students busy with events and activities.

The Delta Nu Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Incorporated (DST) at Savannah State University held a probate Saturday, April 9, 2022, at 7:13 p.m. at T.A. Wright Stadium.

Honors Day convocation was held on the lawn of the Kennedy Fine Arts Center, Thursday April 14 at 9:30 a.m.Extraordinary students from the Savannah State university’s (SSU) four colleges – College of Business Administration, College of Education, College of Sciences and Technology and Colleg…

There are a multitude of student organizations at Savannah State University (SSU). The SSU Wesleyan Gospel Choir is one of the most profound organizations on campus. This year the choir celebrated 47 years of service and existence on Sunday, April 3, 2022 in the Student Union Ballroom. Antwa…

The expansion of Interstate 16 between the Interstate 95, and Interstate 516 interchanges has been underway since 2020 and will expectedly be finished in 2023.  

Dr. Gabriel Arnold, the band director of the Powerhouse of the South at Savannah State University, has quickly achieved one of his goals as a band director leading the band to place in the Top 10 Division II for HBCU bands.  

Ukraine, a country located in Eastern Europe governed by President Volodymyr Zelensky recently has been invaded by Russia. On February 24, 2022, Russia’s president, Vladimir Putin instructed his soldiers to go into the country of Ukraine and take it by force.  

An HBCU prides itself on the traditions and accomplishments it provides for the students and the community. Savannah State University is filled with many opportunities for students to succeed in their prospective careers post-graduation. The department of Journalism and Mass Communications h…

SAVANNAH, Ga. — In the center of the Kennedy Fine Arts Building stands a technicolored, wooden set. Bright stage lights shine on a wooden scaffolding. Audience members walk out of the building’s lobby, which serves as the People’s Grocery for the weekend, toward their seats arranged in front…

SAVANNAH— More than a dozen historically Black colleges and universities around the country received bomb threats last week on the eve and first day of Black History Month. Although no devices were found at any of the schools involved, this is still extremely concerning to everyone affected,…

SAVANNAH – The importance of Black History Month continues to shed light on the knowledge of Black history and expresses the significance of Black joy. Historically Black Colleges and Universities play a vital role in Black History because it is taught year round in courses such as Africana …

At Savannah State University, we know Richard R. Wright to be our first university president and we take pride in celebrating National Freedom Day because of this. Tuesday, February 1, at 1 p.m. the annual National Freedom Day Ceremony was held on the lawn of Wright Hall in front of the Rich…

Everyone knows that every year in February, there are numerous events nationwide and worldwide that give recognition to African American leaders. In Savannah, Georgia there are a variety of events that the Savannah Black Heritage Festival hosts. These events last all month from February1st t…

The coronavirus pandemic has impacted lives at Savannah State University including the general public in Savannah, Georgia. In early 2020, there was a mandatory lockdown which has now be lifted. 

SAVANNAH – Last weekend the Black community/ United States celebrated American Baptist minister and civil rights leader, Martin Luther King Jr., on Saturday, January 15, 2022 for his birthday and on Monday, January 17, 2022 to be recognized nationally as a federal holiday. Martin Luther King…

When the time comes for students to take the next chapter of their life. It's not just about the cap and gown, degree, and leaving behind the few years of your life you experienced. It's about becoming the best you and being successful in whatever career you decided to choose and work endles…

Former Savannah state student, Jamal Hendrix, has been expanding his wings since he graduated from Savannah State University in 2019.Majority of the time once you graduate people forget about you, but no now can forget about Jamal Hendrix. He has been working very hard on his craft. He gradu…

Savannah State University’s Visual and Performing Arts Program and student organizations, Players by the Sea and the Creative Writing Estuary Club, will observe World AIDS Day through a night of performances.

It’s probate season! On Saturday, November 14th, 2021 at 7:14 pm the brothers of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc. Gamma Zeta chapter introduced their fall 2021 initiates to the student body. The New member presentation took place at the gazebo on the Savannah State campus.

The long-anticipated fall dance concert featuring performances by the Obsidian Dance Repertory is finally here.

SAVANNAH – The future of Savannah State University has become much brighter and full of opportunities for the students, faculty, and community. After serving as the university’s interim since July 1, 2019, Kimberly Ballard-Washington, J.D. was appointed by the Board of Regents of the Univers…

The Savannah State baseball team has officially been told how many games will be played and who the team will play against this season. Last season Savannah State played only 21 games in a Covid-shortened season and finished the season 14-7. 

On Monday evening, November 8, at 7:00pm, the ladies of Eloquent Commitment to Helping Our Sisters Incorporated (ECHOS Inc.), hosted their annual “Sisters from Another” panel discussion at the Whiting Auditorium. 

Have you ever wanted to know what it feels like to be the President's daughter? First daughters' Cupcakes and Conversation welcomed students to join 14th President Kimberly Ballard-Washington and her daughter Kristen Washington. A formal event that allowed students to ask questions that woul…

Community uproar as Rock 'n' Roll Marathon comes back to Savannah

On Tuesday, November 2, 2021, Savannah State University students gathered in the Student Union ballroom to participate in The Choice Is Yours, a game show hosted by Lecia Rives. At the show's open, Rives announced the two rules of the game: To listen and pay attention.

Savannah State University and South University have created a major merger and opportunity for the students at Savannah State University. The agreement was signed by both presidents of each university, Kimberly Ballard-Washington of Savannah State University and Dr. Valerie Trimarchi of Sout…

Savannah State University department of Journalism and Mass Communications received a $500 donation for the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) from Marjorie Young, CEO and founder of Carriage Trade Public Relations.

SAVANNAH – President Ballard-Washington has been consistently active in building the future of Savannah State. On October 27, 2021, President Ballard-Washington met with President Jermaine Whirl of Augusta Technical College to officially sign the new Institutional Articulation Agreement that…

Student-led theater organization Players by the Sea (PBTS) opened their Fall production "Murder Among Friends" this past weekend, with showtimes from Thursday, October 21 through Saturday, October 23. 

Junior running back Jatavion Willams was recently aired on the savannah morning news for his new path from a student manager to a student athlete of Savannah States football team.Jatavion Williams, 20 knew all along what his plans were, but he just needed to figure out how to put everything …

The Greek step show was held on Friday, October 15, 2021, at 8 p.m. in the Tiger Arena. This year’s theme was “Friday Night Lights”, featuring comedian and host, Tyler Chronicles from Wild’n Out along with the closing of a concert from Hip-Hop artist, Rich Homie Quan.

Savannah State University’s theater and performing arts organization, Players by the Sea, will be premiering their Fall 2021 production “Murder Among Friends” in the Kennedy Theater on Thursday, October 21, at 7:30 PM. Theater professor Darryl Thompson serves as director. The play will be sh…

On Sunday evening, October 17, 2021, Savannah State University students, alumni, and extended family celebrated the end of Homecoming 2021 with a gospel concert in the Tiger Arena. Comedian Karlton Humes—better known by his stage name NotKarltonBanks—hosted the event, while the performers in…

Savannah State University HBCU marching band has been showing up and showing out. Now that everyone has seen them show out during the halftime of the football games.

As homecoming approaches right around the corner, the students along with the faculty and staff are very excited. The week of homecoming consists of different events each day such as the residence hall step show, a concert, the football game, the yard fest and much more! One activity that ev…

Savannah State students celebrated Hispanic Heritage month on Thursday October 7,2021 participating in the Bilingual poetry reading, “Colores Poetry Jam”. The students from the Estuary, the creative writing club got a chance to emulate original poems from poets with a Hispanic background.